Aquarium of Niagara, Penn Dixie team up

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On Saturday, the Aquarium of
Niagara will team up with Penn Dixie to bring aquarium visitors a one-of-a-kind
fossil dig - where participants get to dig for fossils!

There will be two digs (at 10 a.m.
and noon). The sessions are free with paid admission.

"The aquarium partners with many
different places trying to bring our visitors unique experiences. These fossil
digs with Penn Dixie is one of my favorites," education curator Sarah Courtney
said. "Penn Dixie is ranked No. 1 in a scientific study as a global treasure
for thousands and thousands of fossils, and we think an hour of fossil digging
ties in beautifully with the aquarium's mission to promote education and
conservation."

Courtney added, "Penn Dixie is a
treasure trove of fossils from a shallow ocean environment that existed 380
million years ago, and we want to show our visitors all the wonders in Western
New York. To keep the idea fresh in peoples' minds, everyone who participates
goes home with a free souvenir."

This dig is free with paid
admission, but only a limited number can participate. Book your place today. Call
716-285-3575.